Zimbabwe Zimbabwe South Africa South Africa
Visa-free

Zimbabwean ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt for entry to South Africa for stays up to 90 days.

Last verified: 2026-02-10

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport valid for at least 30 days after intended departure from South Africa.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward travel required.

Entry requirements

  • As a SADC member, Zimbabwean citizens do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days per year.
  • A valid passport with at least 30 days validity after intended departure and two blank pages is required.

Passport

Passport valid for at least 30 days after intended departure from South Africa.

Sources

Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.